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* At 15:00 hours [[Universal Galactic Time|universal galactic time]] on 26th May 3301, Secretary of State [[Felicia Winters]] assumed the role of Acting [[President of the Federation]] in the wake of the disappearance of Spaceflight One<small>[''sic'']</small>. Speaking in an emergency broadcast to the nation, Acting President Winters had this to say: "It is with deep regret and some trepidation that I must come before you today to announce that contact with the President's ship, Spaceflight One, has been lost. Two days ago, Navy Command received word that the President would be taking an unscheduled detour to Azaleach. Her reasons as to why remain classified. 12 hours ago, following entry into [[hyperspace]], Spaceflight One went dark. All attempts by the President's security team to trace the vessel have met with failure. Squadrons have been scrambled in an attempt to find President [[Jasmina Halsey|Halsey]] and Vice President [[Ethan Naylor|Naylor]], and I have faith that the Navy will do everything they can to bring them home. That said, in order to maintain a clear chain of command during this time of crisis, I will be assuming the role of Acting President of the Federation effective immediately. I hope I have your support, and I hope it will only have to be a temporary measure."<ref name="Acting" /> | * At 15:00 hours [[Universal Galactic Time|universal galactic time]] on 26th May 3301, Secretary of State [[Felicia Winters]] assumed the role of Acting [[President of the Federation]] in the wake of the disappearance of Spaceflight One<small>[''sic'']</small>. Speaking in an emergency broadcast to the nation, Acting President Winters had this to say: "It is with deep regret and some trepidation that I must come before you today to announce that contact with the President's ship, Spaceflight One, has been lost. Two days ago, Navy Command received word that the President would be taking an unscheduled detour to Azaleach. Her reasons as to why remain classified. 12 hours ago, following entry into [[hyperspace]], Spaceflight One went dark. All attempts by the President's security team to trace the vessel have met with failure. Squadrons have been scrambled in an attempt to find President [[Jasmina Halsey|Halsey]] and Vice President [[Ethan Naylor|Naylor]], and I have faith that the Navy will do everything they can to bring them home. That said, in order to maintain a clear chain of command during this time of crisis, I will be assuming the role of Acting President of the Federation effective immediately. I hope I have your support, and I hope it will only have to be a temporary measure."<ref name="Acting" /> | ||
26 MAY 3301 | 26 MAY 3301 | ||
* Reports coming in from Saga indicate that the [[President of the Federation|President]] has missed her scheduled meeting with delegates aboard Zudov Terminal. Maisy Stevenson, the leader of the Saga Republic Party, expressed her concern to [[GalNet]] in the following statement: "We were expecting Starflight One<small>[''sic'']</small> to arrive a little under 38 hours ago. An escort was sent to meet Starflight One at the prearranged location, but the ship simply didn't appear. We informed [[Mars]] and were told that the President had decided to take a last-minute detour. I understand the President's time is precious, but it would have been nice to get a little bit of advance notice. The people of Saga spent a not inconsiderable amount of time and credits preparing to greet the President, and now their hard work appears to have gone to waste. I do hope that the President manages to find time for us in her seemingly busy schedule. I would hate to think that the people of Saga had in some way been snubbed by [[Jasmina Halsey|Halsey]]."<ref name="Missing" /> | *Reports coming in from Saga indicate that the [[President of the Federation|President]] has missed her scheduled meeting with delegates aboard Zudov Terminal. Maisy Stevenson, the leader of the Saga Republic Party, expressed her concern to [[GalNet]] in the following statement: "We were expecting Starflight One<small>[''sic'']</small> to arrive a little under 38 hours ago. An escort was sent to meet Starflight One at the prearranged location, but the ship simply didn't appear. We informed [[Mars]] and were told that the President had decided to take a last-minute detour. I understand the President's time is precious, but it would have been nice to get a little bit of advance notice. The people of Saga spent a not inconsiderable amount of time and credits preparing to greet the President, and now their hard work appears to have gone to waste. I do hope that the President manages to find time for us in her seemingly busy schedule. I would hate to think that the people of Saga had in some way been snubbed by [[Jasmina Halsey|Halsey]]."<ref name="Missing" /> | ||
25 MAY 3301 | |||
*After what many residents have called 'years of neglect from [[Sol]]', [[Jasmina Halsey|President Halsey]] made a brief appearance aboard Seddon Gateway yesterday. Thousands gathered to welcome the [[President of the Federation|President]] as she was ferried over from Spaceflight One. Sadly, upon arrival the President was whisked off to the bridge to meet with local dignitaries, leaving most residents to return home disappointed. [[GalNet]] sources aboard Seddon Gateway report that the President spent much of the day receiving visitors in the Captain's Cabin. Most, but not all, of the President's visitors were members of Federal organisations which still operate in and around [[78 Ursae Majoris]]. Those questioned indicated that during their meeting, the President mostly spoke about ways in which the Federation could help better support small and medium sized business interests in the area. In the evening, Seddon Gateway played host to a diplomatic dinner between President Halsey and [[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]]. The Prime Minister arrived at Seddon Gateway without fanfare at some point in the early evening. After Mahon's arrival, the two faction leaders are reported to have spent several quiet hours enjoying dinner away from the vast majority of their entourages. What the two leaders discussed during their time together remains a mystery. Spaceflight One safely departed 78 Ursae Majoris this morning, and will now be travelling to Saga in order to continue the President's tour of Federal frontier systems."<ref>[[GalNet/3301/May#President's Visit to 78 Ursae Majoris Disappointing|GalNet: President's Visit to 78 Ursae Majoris Disappointing]]</ref> | |||
13 MAY 3301 | 13 MAY 3301 | ||
* The crowds were out in force on [[Mars]] today, as residents gathered to watch the presidential battlecruiser, Space Flight One,<small>[''sic'']</small> depart on the start of [[President of the Federation|President]] [[Jasmina Halsey|Halsey's]] tour of [[Federation|Federal]] frontier systems. For security reasons, the exact details of the President's itinerary are being kept secret. However, [[GalNet]] has been given permission to exclusively reveal the names of a dozen systems that President Halsey intends to visit during her trip. Those being: HIP 53688, Tinia, Aleumoxii, 78 Ursae Majoris, Dietri, Su, Furuhjelm I-645, Saga, Delphin, Nanomam, Coriccha and Ross 860. As Vice President [[Ethan Naylor|Naylor]] will be accompanying President Halsey on her trip, the Secretary of State, [[Felicia Winters|Madam Winters]], will be overseeing day-to-day operations on Mars during the President's absence.<ref name="TourLaunch" /> | *The crowds were out in force on [[Mars]] today, as residents gathered to watch the presidential battlecruiser, Space Flight One,<small>[''sic'']</small> depart on the start of [[President of the Federation|President]] [[Jasmina Halsey|Halsey's]] tour of [[Federation|Federal]] frontier systems. For security reasons, the exact details of the President's itinerary are being kept secret. However, [[GalNet]] has been given permission to exclusively reveal the names of a dozen systems that President Halsey intends to visit during her trip. Those being: HIP 53688, Tinia, Aleumoxii, 78 Ursae Majoris, Dietri, Su, Furuhjelm I-645, Saga, Delphin, Nanomam, Coriccha and Ross 860. As Vice President [[Ethan Naylor|Naylor]] will be accompanying President Halsey on her trip, the Secretary of State, [[Felicia Winters|Madam Winters]], will be overseeing day-to-day operations on Mars during the President's absence.<ref name="TourLaunch" /> | ||
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